Karmelo Anthony indicted in Frisco track meet stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, officials say - How long before Austins father calls for his sons murderer to be pardoned?

Karmelo Anthony indicted in Frisco track meet stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, officials say​

Karmelo Anthony, the Frisco teen charged with murder for an April track meet stabbing, was indicted on a murder charge.

Credit: WFAA

Austin Metcalf (left) was fatally stabbed at a Frisco track meet, and Karmelo Anthony (right) was charged with murder in connection with the case.

Author: Rachel Behrndt

Published: 1:59 PM CDT June 24, 2025

Updated: 2:47 PM CDT June 24, 2025



FRISCO, Texas — Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of fatally stabbing another teen, Austin Metcalf, at a Frisco track meet, has been indicted on a murder charge, officials said.

A grand jury indicted Anthony on Tuesday, according to the Collin County District Attorney's Office. A murder charge is punishable by 5-99 years or life in prison.



Anthony, a 17-year-old former student of Frisco Centennial High School, was arrested and charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of Frisco Memorial High School student athlete Austin Metcalf in April at a track meet in Frisco ISD's Kuykendall Stadium. He was released from jail later that month after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000.

Anthony has claimed self defense in the case, which garnered national attention, heightening racial tensions and raising security concerns among everyone connected to the case, including both families and Judge Angela Tucker, who is presiding over the case.

"We know this case has struck a deep nerve — here in Collin County and beyond," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement Tuesday. "That’s understandable. When something like this happens at a school event, it shakes people to the core. But the justice system works best when it moves with steadiness and with principle. That’s what we’re committed to. And that’s exactly what this case deserves."

Anthony's attorney, Mike Howard, called Tuesday's indictment "an expected and routine step in the legal process."

"Karmelo and his family are confident in the justice system and the people of Collin County to be fair and impartial," Howard said. "Of course, Karmelo looks forward to his day in court. It's only in a trial that a jury will hear the full story, one that includes critical facts and context that the grand jury simply didn't get to hear."

Howard again raised Anthony's self defense claim in his statement Tuesday.

"We expect that when the full story is heard, the prosecution will not be able to rule out the reasonable doubt that Karmelo Anthony may have acted in self defense," Howard said. "Self defense is a fundamental right guaranteed every American."



Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, told WFAA in a statement that he's "pleased that we are moving forward."

“With the first degree murder indictment, it now goes into the court system," Jeff Metcalf said. "I fully believe that justice will be served for Austin Metcalf. I look forward to the forthcoming trial. But it will never bring my son back.“

Under his bond conditions, Anthony is required to wear an ankle monitor and ask permission to leave his home. If Anthony violates any conditions of his bond, he will have to return to jail. He graduated and received his high school diploma in May, but did not attend the ceremony, WFAA previously reported.

Anthony allegedly confessed to the stabbing immediately after he was arrested, claiming he was defending himself from Metcalf, officials said, as WFAA previously reported.

A witness reportedly told police that Metcalf told Anthony he had to move out from under the Memorial High School tent. Anthony responded by opening his bag and reaching inside, WFAA previously reported.

"Touch me and see what happens," Anthony told Metcalf, according to a witness.

Metcalf reportedly then touched Anthony, the witness told a responding officer, and Anthony told Metcalf to punch him and see what would happen. Soon afterward, the witness said, Metcalf reportedly grabbed Anthony to tell him to move. At which point, the affidavit continues, Anthony reportedly pulled out what the witness recalled as a black knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before running away.

The deep tension sparked by the incident has raised concerns that the case may be tried outside of Collin County. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis told WFAA that the judge will make that decision at the time of trial.

 

[get_ur_gamon]

If there were a black juror they’d simply call them a coon or Uncle Tom. Blacks are a race of 80IQ narcissists and any attempt to debate with them is a waste of time.

Dey diddin give da jura a good lunch! You can't think guud without lunch!

 

[get_ur_gamon]

I hate niggers so much it's unreal
Reading this thread is not good for me

At least at the end of the this thread one more will end up in prison for life.

 

[Potion_Time]

At least at the end of the this thread one more will end up in prison for life.

I might be wrong, but he can't receive life without the possibility of parole. So he'll be out some time in his 40s if the woman wearing a trashbag doesn't throw the verdict.

 

[get_ur_gamon]

Won't work. The jury was impaneled by a black judge. They would need to argue that the black judge was also a race traitor who allowed the state to illegally strike all possible black jurors.

Doesn't matter. MSM won't bring up the judge stuff. The only line you will hear is "jury with no blacks on it". It might even end up as "convicted by an all white jury" if they feel particularly bold.

 

[Mister Ferro]

The crazy shit that is being posted to X is lol worthy.

Take this for example:


the follow up is the funny shit. Now to set it up, from Day 1 of the Trial we got this bit:

Defense says Karmelo Anthony reacted out of "fear" before allegedly stabbing Austin Metcalf​

He said Anthony, who is 5'8" and about 130 pounds, was confronted by both Austin and Hunter Metcalf, who are 6'1" and about 215 pounds.

The next tweet was this banger!

 

[David Floyd George]

It might even end up as "convicted by an all white jury" if they feel particularly bold.

That would be particularly bold indeed. From what I recall from upthread, the jury has 3 hispanics and an asian on it.

 

[holyhandgrenade]

I might be wrong, but he can't receive life without the possibility of parole. So he'll be out some time in his 40s if the woman wearing a trashbag doesn't throw the verdict.

he can get anywhere from 5-99 years it's been covered in the thread

 

[get_ur_gamon]

That would be particularly bold indeed. From what I recall from upthread, the jury has 3 hispanics and an asian on it.

MSM like the Guardian newspaper were claiming Kyle Rittenhouse killed 3 black men. And this was during the trial, after years of the facts being out there.

It isn't that far off. Asians are basically white anyway. As for Hispanics, we all remember what happened to George "gringo" Zimmerman when he ended up on the wrong side of the race war. Everyone on the jury could get the status of honorary Aryan for the trial.

But you tell me what sounds better "black kid gets what he deserves for senselessly murdering white kid".

Or "all white jury convicts black child who dindu nuffin"

 

[Mister Ferro]

I might be wrong, but he can't receive life without the possibility of parole. So he'll be out some time in his 40s if the woman wearing a trashbag doesn't throw the verdict.

he can get anywhere from 5-99 years it's been covered in the thread

Since he chimps out easily, he will end up dead in prison before he even turns 30 at this rate.

 

[holyhandgrenade]

It's been suggested that I start doing summaries after each witness by @KiwiFuzz2 and I agree, but since today is already over I will summarize today in general

Teen witnesses all confirm that it was murder

Eddie Para who knew both Metcalf and Anthony said that it was murder also

Medical Examiner confirms that it was a single bladed knife that made the killing wound and that he was stabbed through the sternum into the right ventricle. Defense tried to ask if Metcalf had run into the knife a la the classic wife killer joke.

Prosecution rests and Defense motion to dismiss case is denied

Coach for Anthony says he would be shocked if a student had a knife at a track meet, it is not in fact a cleat sharpener (as viral claims have said), and that they have a new policy that students stay in their own areas. Also says that Anthony should have been warming up not doing whatever he was actually doing.

1600 SAT score kid doesn't want to be there for the defense. He has said that Hunter was talking to Anthony also, which contradicts earlier testimony. Still think it's a little scuzzy to make a kid testify in a murder trial right after he takes the SAT. He testifies that Metcalf walked up several rows of bleachers to push Anthony after he already had his hand in his bag saying do something. Not really helping the defense. When prosecution questions him he says it is murder. lmao

Edit: oh and kids still listen to Creed
Edit2: nbc 5 says they are doing a recess? So maybe they will finish prosecution cross of the unwilling witness 1600 SAT kid before end of day

 

[Mister Ferro]

According to AA's logic, this is an open & shut case for Self-Defense. They even made a poster for it!

 

[The Dude]

Won't work. The jury was impaneled by a black judge. They would need to argue that the black judge was also a race traitor who allowed the state to illegally strike all possible black jurors.

And a good number of the witnesses, including one of the coaches IIRC, were also black.

 

[arabianprince]

Knife autist here. I assume he had a cheap shitty knife as he is a teenager. The blade is 3.5 inch, it's a folder, single blade as most folders are. We know the blade is black. He is a dumb nigger teenager so it probably has a black handle also but we don't know the handle color, or if the replica they show was taken out of the original box or placed in a different box before being shown to the court. We know the box is white.

The blade was described as being able to "be deployed in a split second" which tells me it's a cheap assisted opener with a thumb stub on the black blade. We don't know if it was serrated or half serrated or not serrated at all.
My best shot at identifying the knife is something like this.

 

[Back me up!]

And a good number of the witnesses, including one of the coaches IIRC, were also black.

The State did get lucky that all the black people that were in the jury pool where also teachers, so a easy way to get rid of them outside of race.

 

[MetokurGroomedMe]

I'm genuinely surprised they didn't send in a fake nigger friend who saw what happened and could "speak for Karmelo's character" like what happened with Trayvon. Wonder if the powers that be think that this one isn't worth fighting for and is sparking enough racial strife on its own without their help.

Dems are millions in debt, Community Relations Service is dead, and USAID is gone. Where would they get the money for it at this stage?

 

[Potion_Time]

he can get anywhere from 5-99 years it's been covered in the thread

Getting 99 years would mean what in terms of parole?

 

[holyhandgrenade]

And a good number of the witnesses, including one of the coaches IIRC, were also black.

jesus fucking christ read the fucking thread the judge is white you fucking retard.

Getting 99 years would mean what in terms of parole?

apparently 30 years so I may have jumped the gun

 

[The Last Stand]

No, they’re just doing their job. A defense attorney is required to zealously represent their client. Even if you know it’s pointless, it’s your obligation to request a directed verdict.

How can you do that job knowing your client is guilty as all hell? I would personally have a guilty conscience representing a heinous person like that.

 

[holyhandgrenade]

Court is in recess until Monday chuds

 

[arabianprince]

How can you do that job knowing your client is guilty as all hell? I would personally have a guilty conscience representing a heinous person like that.

Maybe it's easy when you don't know the people involved. For example in medical emergency situations if I am around others or even strangers I act immediately, decisively, and correctly, and will continue to do so god willing. When it's someone directly close to me it's much much harder to do that.